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  • Tinker History: The F-4 Phantom

    One of the most important missions at Tinker Air Force Base is providing combat power to the warfighter. The F-4 Phantom II began sustainment here in July of 1970. The Air Force Reserves’ 507th Tactical Fighter Group, now the 507th Air Refueling Wing based here, flew this “MiG Killer” until they

  • Tinker History: BT-13 Valiant is first aircraft modified at air depot

    The Vultee Aircraft Corp. BT-13 “Valiant” was a single-engine, tandem-seat trainer produced for the U.S. Army Air Corps, U.S. Navy and foreign allies prior to and during World War II. The aircraft was selected and produced as a primary and follow-on intermediary trainer due to its ruggedness,

  • Teen donates to Tinker’s Military Working Dogs

    Games, gadgets, clothes – those are typical things you’d expect a teenager to request for their birthday. Thirteen-year-old Sydney Leonard, however, is not your average teenager. In lieu of personal gifts, the Oklahoma City middle schooler considered her love for animals and her heart for service

  • Infant/child CPR: The difference in life or death

    You hope you never need to use CPR on an infant or child, but it is important to know the proper techniques in case a cardio or breathing emergency ever occurs.Marci Johnson, a registered nurse and CPR instructor with the 72nd Medical Group, offers classes at Tinker on CPR for infants and

  • Christmas comes early for Tinker Airman

    Christmas came early for Master Sgt. Steven, with the 552nd Air Control Network squadron and his wife, Joann. Sergeant Steven was the Air Force Club’s winner of a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. Joann said she received a call a week prior to them announcing her husband as the winner. “It was hard to keep the

  • Photo Story - Tinker Citizen Airmen Deploy to Turkey

    TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Ninety-four Citizen Airmen from the 507th Air Refueling Wing here departed for a deployment to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, to support Operation Inherent Resolve with KC-135R Stratotanker air refueling support.   The group of Reserve Airmen, made up of a mix of

  • Holiday Greetings from the 72 ABW Commander

    Wildcatters,As we draw closer to the end of the year, I want to take the time to wish everyone Happy Holidays!  As we enjoy the festivities of the season, please remember there are thousands of troops in harm's way.  I want to extend my appreciation and support to our service members overseas and